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To turn ambiguous ideas into implementation-ready plans, you need structured requirements discovery that inspects the codebase, documents assumptions, and defines acceptance criteria. This process separates MVP requirements from out-of-scope work before coding begins.

Documenting architecture decisions is best handled by researching technical choices, presenting concrete approaches with trade-offs, and recording decisions in an ADR-style format. This ensures structured decision-making for complex tasks with multiple valid approaches.

Scoping an MVP for a cross-package repository change requires expanding the discussion to consider failure modes and related scenarios, then explicitly separating MVP requirements from out-of-scope items to control project risk and scope.

You need technical planning for API workflow design when facing ambiguous requirements and multiple viable implementation paths. It captures the task, inspects the repository, and guides you through high-value questions to confirm a shared plan.

Requirements discovery works for existing codebase modifications by inspecting the repository to document known facts, constraints, and open questions. It applies to architectural choices, repository changes, and workflows with unclear scope.